By: Fred Reid
I don’t know about ya’ll but I’m always impressed with my titles hehehe anyways let’s get to it! This one is about the people that live a lukewarm life. While there are many reasons for this ultimately I’m going to focus on the results and the IMPORTANCE of living a called out life as one whom God as called (not pulled) out of darkness.
Matt 7:22 “Many will say to me in that day Lord, Lord have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works?
In the verses before and after this one Jesus was describing the scene on judgment day and how many people that think they are going in will not actually be going in. This particular scripture sticks out to me because like my friend Walt said he heard some preacher say “God is the only person that will fire you and let you keep working”. Meaning sometimes God will let you keep your position even though you have been removed from the kingdom. The people Jesus addresses in this scripture have SUCCESSFULLY prophesied AND cast out devils AND done wonderful works…but aren’t going to heaven. Similarly when David was selected to be King it wasn’t because King Saul was dead, or sick but instead because of his evilness Saul was rejected as King. Saul was simply holding the spot until God prepared David to take his place.
I think this relates to present day scenarios because just about EVERYBODY claims to be saved. Instead of a savior people have chosen to treat Jesus like a popular person at school or a celebrity from their home town, simply name dropping. People are so excited to know Jesus name and throw a couple scriptures together when really its MOST important that Jesus knows you! As the scripture for this devotional proves; if doing miracles in Jesus name doesn’t guarantee access I doubt simply name dropping or going to church Sunday and paying attention will!
So what does get you in to heaven? Dedicating your LIFE and your WILL to the Father! You can tell who really has a relationship with Jesus by the changes that are taking place in their life. Jesus IS change! Where did Jesus go that stayed the same after He left? He even had to changed things up in the temple! Similarly, inviting Jesus into your heart will begin to change your behavior. Giving your mind back to God will change your approach to live and giving your will to the Father will allow you to be a vessel used by the Most High.
I definitely don’t want to scare anybody into thinking they aren’t saved, or that God is setting them up for failure, simply pointing out that you can’t get over on the Father. Just think of the leaders in the past year that have claimed God and later were exposed to be living secret lives. So as the title points out these people want to claim God but live a contrary lifestyle 6 days out the week, or sometimes 6 days and 22 hrs lol Take up your cross and follow Christ! Which is only possible AFTER you deny yourself! God wants you to live! And live forever in heaven so He will guide you! But “be not deceived God is not mocked whatsoever a man soweth that shall He reap” Gal 6:7 (paraphrase)
Over and Out J
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